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May 27 2022
It’s pouring rain in Iowa today, which means we get to take a breath and slow down a bit — or at least catch up on a few things
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May 23 2022
Even when you take time off from your own dairy farm to get away, you wind up stepping foot on another one before you make it back home
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May 19 2022
Though we might not always be set up to succeed, dairy farmers overcome challenges every day to care for our animals and our business
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May 16 2022
This year’s Cow Judging Contest carried on a tradition in a fun and competitive way
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May 13 2022
With the heat comes the flies, and our farm uses several methods to keep these pests off our cows
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May 12 2022
We are very thankful for the working relationships and friendships we have established with our country neighbors
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May 10 2022
We look for the sweet spot, but extremes in prices and weather swing dairy farms up and down
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May 5 2022
These creatures reflect the changing of the seasons on our farm
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May 3 2022
I logged in to Facebook today on my laptop and found a ton of notifications. After a few clicks, I saw photos of our family farm being demolished
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April 29 2022
Animals can get themselves into tricky situations that require fast thinking and careful maneuvering to remedy
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April 28 2022
Consumer expectations and farmer responses to whether cows should have pasture access may vary, and in between there is a lot to think about
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April 26 2022
A farming legacy is honorable and desirable but not without challenges
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April 22 2022
Check up on yourself and those around you as the bleakness of winter is slow to move on
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April 21 2022
Our busiest time of year is just kicking off
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April 18 2022
Young readers will soak up modern dairy farming in this new children’s book
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April 15 2022
Our calf ear tag numbering and coloring system has gone off the rails due to production and supply chain issues throughout the country
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April 14 2022
When we make adjustments on the farm, some are more successful than others, but we are continually learning and improving the herd
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April 7 2022
Taking our time is necessary on the farm but also teaches valuable lessons
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April 4 2022
The identities of the cows, official placings, and winners will be announced in the next three issues of Hoard’s Dairyman
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April 1 2022
Watching and guiding the next generation of dairy ambassadors and enthusiasts is truly an honor